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Jacob started covering video games and technology in college as a hobby, but it quickly became clear to him that this was what he wanted to do for a living. He currently resides in New York writing for BGR. His previously published work can be found on TechHive, VentureBeat and Game Rant.
Sony is finally bringing Variable Refresh Rate support to the PlayStation 5. Sony announced the feature months ahead of the PS5’s release, but it was nowhere to be found at launch. In March, following months of silence, Sony confirmed VRR support for PS5 would be available “in the coming months.” And now, at long last, …
When you think of Roku, you probably think of the company’s line of streaming players and TVs. Hardware is still the priority, but Roku has recently invested heavily in the production of original content as well. To that end, The Roku Channel greenlit three unscripted projects on Monday. Like Roku’s other originals, they will be …
Twitter is reportedly planning to accept Elon Musk’s offer of $43 billion to buy the company as early as Monday. The Wall Street Journal reported that the two sides “worked through the night” in order to finalize the details. Musk initially made his bid on April 14th, calling it his “best and final offer” at …
Peacock might not be the biggest streaming service, but its new releases are always notable. That’s why we’re always trying to help you figure out what to watch on Peacock. This month is no different, as NBC’s Peacock is adding a ton of new movies and shows. We’ll update this page every time NBCUniversal shares …
Every once in a while, Apple sneaks a big new feature into an update without letting users know ahead of time. That appears to be what happened with the latest firmware update for the MagSafe Battery Pack. In a support article on its website, Apple confirmed that Firmware Version 2.7 increases the charging speed of …
Following months of speculation, Sony finally announced its revamp of the PlayStation Plus service in March. Sony will now give PS4 and PS5 owners three plans to choose from, two of which include hundreds of additional games from current and old generations. Last month, Sony wasn’t ready to reveal the release dates of the new …
Few streaming services are able to compete with the star power of HBO Max. 2022 will be a change of pace for the streamer though, as day-and-date blockbuster releases are now over. Of course, there is still plenty to watch on HBO Max, including new releases like The Matrix: Resurrections, Dear Evan Hansen, and Old. …
Extensions for Google’s Chrome browser have always been a double-edged sword. On one hand, they’re the best way to personalize your browser to suit your needs. But on the other hand, the Chrome Web Store is a mess, offering extensions that are frequently useless and occasionally malicious. Google is aware of the problem and is …
A year after arriving in the US, Apple’s communication safety feature for the Messages app has begun rolling out internationally. The feature is meant to protect children from viewing or sharing images containing nudity in Messages. When Messages sees that a child is about to view or send a nude photo, it will automatically blur …
Last quarter, Netflix lost subscribers for the first time in a decade. It came as a major shock and sent the stock price tumbling down. Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers and expects to lose 2 million more by July. Needless to say, major changes are in the works as the company tries to reverse the trend, …
